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The desert called so we pulled out the long boats and headed down the Baja way, first loading enough boats to take full advantage of both coasts, then cramming the truck full of every camping comfort it would take, right down to a hand-cranked margarita blender.

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Sean Morley knows a few things about going fast. He honed his forward stroke technique as a flatwater sprint racer on the British junior national team, but has made his biggest mark traveling far and fast in challenging conditions. He’s held speed records for crossing the Irish Sea, circumnavigating Vancouver Island, and paddling 4,500 miles around Great Britain and Ireland, solo.

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The Jondachi is special. Ask any Tena paddler what their favorite run is, where they cut their teeth, where they go with their friends, where they suggest recently arrived foreign kayakers go: the Upper Jondachi. Kayaking is young in Ecuador. Truly, it’s in its infancy. To lose the Jondachi to a dam would be to lose a great teacher.

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“Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks offer some of the best paddling opportunities in the world for all abilities -- to live so near to these amazing rivers and yet be unable to experience them is a constant frustration for me and many other residents and visitors.”

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A month into their ambitious nine-month, 5,200-mile route, the six-man Rediscover North America crew highlights the first 27 days paddling up the Atchafalaya River, and crossing over to begin the long slog up the mighty Mississippi.

Watershed Chattooga Duffel

One of the most versatile drybags on the market

I have been employing a Watershed Chattooga for most of my on-water shooting needs. This bag (and everything inside) has survived numerous surf launches and landings, some less graceful than others. It smirks at saltwater spray and fits nicely between my legs on extended paddles. What I appreciate about the Watershed bags are their patented ZipDry closures. They make opening and closing the bags a breeze; just make sure you keep the seal well lubricated with silicon spray, or in a pinch, a bit of water. I often just dip my fingers in the river or ocean du jour and moisten the seal before closing. The bags themselves are super tough, made of a thicker rubber than most other brands. My Chattooga came with a set of padded dividers that fit into a soft bag inside but honestly I’ve never used them as I prefer to just slide my camera and lens, typically a large SLR with f/2.8 70-200mm zoom, into the soft bag inside the main drybag. There is room left over for an additional lens and extra photo accessories. This setup is ideal for almost any kayak—or canoe—based photo missions.